musings and stories by a wife, mom, teacher

Day 26 ~ March SOLSC The music is playing - the signal that it's time to start waking up my girl. I walk into her room quietly, lean over, and gently place a soft kiss upon her cheek. "Good morning, Princess," I say softly into her ear - an inch from her little nose. She … Continue reading A birthday & half birthday

Day 25 ~ March SOLSC Monday, how are you already here? It was just Friday yesterday, right? Where did Saturday run away too? And Sunday - just flew by quickly. So here we are, Monday again... Maybe a change in my mindset will help Monday to feel joyful. I expect to feel Monday blues - … Continue reading Oh Monday!

Day 24 ~ March SOLSC Coffee share inspiration from Ecletic Alli and Tammy's Reading/Writing Life... Sit back and relax - Let's enjoy a cup of coffee. I'm on my second cup this morning. I had to settle for a regular mug to use. While I was washing my favorite mug, it slipped out of my hand … Continue reading Weekend Coffee Share #sol19

Day 23 ~ March SOLSC I was thinking about what to write while driving home from a quick trip to Walgreens with Emma. I feel like I've been having some trouble figuring out what to write. Or haven't felt like any of my ideas are worthy of a post. I should just start writing and … Continue reading My not so little sidekick

Day 22 ~ March SOLSC I stood at the door and greeted everyone as they came into class this morning. Good morning everyone! Let's make sure we do our jobs quickly because after the announcements we're going upstairs to the computer lab. The room erupted into lots of chatter - What?!?! We're going to the … Continue reading First trip to the computer lab

Day 21 ~ March SOLSC Today was a long, tiring day. This week feels like it's dragging along. Spring equinox, then full moon, and a rainy nor'easter of sorts all in one week. One day after the other. This trio may be a recipe for disaster when you're a teacher of 1st grade! We also … Continue reading All I have is a short slice tonight

Day 20 ~ March SOLSC This piece is inspired by Linda Rief's quickwrites from The Quickwrite Handbook, 100 Mentor Texts to Jumpstart Your Students' Thinking and Writing. It's in draft form, a true quickwrite. After writing this, I feel like it can be used as a springboard from many other pieces or can stand on … Continue reading Most Memorable Day(s)

Day 19 ~ March SOLSC My mom didn't go away without us or my dad often. The first time I remember her going away without my dad was when my brother and I were teenagers. Maybe she figured by then we could all take care of ourselves, so it was ok for her to leave … Continue reading Funny Laundry Memory

Day 18 ~ March SOLSC Today would've been my parents' 40th wedding anniversary. It would've been a day where my dad would've gotten my mom a cheesy card that would've made him giggle and say to us "watch this" as he gave it to her. It would've made her roll her eyes and shake her … Continue reading It would’ve been their 40th Anniversary

Day 17 ~ March SOLSC Coffee share inspiration from Ecletic Alli Sit back and relax - Let's enjoy a cup of coffee. I'm on my second cup this morning. Trying a new blend from my favorite grocery store, Stew Leonards. It caught my attention yesterday when I was shopping because is had shamrocks on the … Continue reading #WeekendCoffeeShare #sol19